Men’s Health

Download a PDF version here. Introduction Mental health is a complex subject which can affect anyone and is a completely different experience for each individual. This guide focuses on mental health in men, strategies to cope and support networks which can be accessed for those requiring support. Statistics around mental health: In 2021 74% of […]

Stroke Awareness

Download a PDF version here. Introduction A stroke is when a part of the brain is damaged because of a problem with blood flow. Strokes are common and according to stroke.org.uk in the UK alone, a stroke happens every 5 minutes. They can occur in both adults and children. When someone has a stroke, they […]

Charity Support Network continues to grow

Shaping Portsmouth’s Charity Support Network is continuing to grow as we help support Charities within the City. Last week, our own Sam McGrath delivered tabards and aprons to the Buckland Soup Kitchen as a uniform for their volunteers. Shaping Portsmouth were placing an order for T shirts with Sea Dog Print Studio as the call came in, so we expanded our […]

High-speed kite foil racers set to inspire this September

Portsmouth is to showcase super-fast kite foil racing in the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics when the RYA hosts the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships this September, and local businesses are being urged to get on board. The world’s best racers from the Olympic circuit will battle it out on the waters off Eastney […]

New phoneline will improve mental health support in Portsmouth

Residents across Portsmouth are able to access a free phoneline to get the most appropriate mental health support they need before they reach a crisis point. The creation of the phoneline comes directly from feedback gathered during events run by Health and Care Portsmouth – a partnership of six healthcare organisations in the city – […]

Make a commitment to reduce plastic pollution

Alongside reducing carbon emissions, our Business Climate Action Group is also promoting best practices for businesses to improve their overall sustainability. Here are some actions to reduce your avoidable plastic resources and waste, which will create cost savings and protect our environment. Sophie Goodall-Smith from the Environment Agency’s plastics and sustainability team offers these top five tips […]

Help Support the Wymering Manor Trust

Our Charity Support Network is working closely with Celia Clark and key stakeholders from the north of the city, at The Wymering Manor Trust. The Trust, which owns an Elizabethan mansion in the north of Portsmouth, would appreciate support for their plans to restore and develop it as a centre for the local community and […]

Moving On Project Portsmouth celebrates their 6th anniversary and a Community Award

It was our pleasure to host Sarah Knight and her wonderful band of volunteers last week for a dual celebration of both the Moving On Project Portsmouth‘s 6th Birthday and for Sarah to accept the Shaping Portsmouth Community Award. The Moving on Project Portsmouth (MOPP) is a local registered charity based in the heart of […]

Supporting SEND at The Creative Collective

Discover the incredible and unique pieces of artwork at The Collective, showcasing the talent of pupils from The Solent Academies Trust. Located at the Highbury Arundel Centre building in PO1 1ND. The shop is home to the winning product from the 2023 Shaped by Solent programme. The programme allowed SEND pupils the opportunity to gain invaluable experience […]